In 1994, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified William Schaefer, Governor of the State of Maryland that it intended to investigate conditions in the Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center (""Supermax"") in Baltimore.

In 1994, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice notified William Schaefer, Governor of the State of Maryland that it intended to investigate conditions in the Maryland Correctional Adjustment Center (""Supermax"") in Baltimore.

In 1996, following the investigation, the DOJ notified the new Governor of Maryland, Parris Glendening, of its findings and made recommendations regarding medical and mental healthcare, right to exercise, indefinite segregation and abuse. After reviewing the Department of Justice's webpage, it appears that the Attorney General did not file suit against the jail so there was never a court proceeding.